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This is the third in a series of articles on what is concerning us. Consistent with our previous piece on SDG 8 we have widened the title scope from “investors” to “us” given we are all stakeholders in the outcomes. In each article we concentrate on major issues that companies can positively impact.

This is the second in a series of articles on what is concerning us. We have widened the title scope from “investors” to “us” given we are all stakeholders in the outcomes. In each article we concentrate on major issues that companies can positively impact. The United Nations Sustainability Goals “UN SDGs” provide the Framework that Giddy Up has adopted to assist companies meet their Social License to Operate. In our first article we addressed Reducing Inequalities. This time its Work and Growth.

The United Nations Sustainability Goals “UN SDGs” provide the Framework that Giddy Up has adopted to assist companies meet their Social License to Operate. Reducing inequality is a high scoring development goal adopted in all regions outside Africa. Despite political rhetoric to the contrary, none more so than in the United States (and Canada).

Social enterprise is a new way of doing business that’s taking hold in communities all over the world. Social enterprises are basically businesses, but instead of exclusively focusing on profit, they focus on investing in communities and causes.

After distributing electricity in the Waikato region for 100 years, Hamilton-based WEL Networks is evolving from a traditional lines company into a multi-utility business and playing a significant role in the region’s economic development.

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Social enterprise is a new way of doing business that’s taking hold in communities all over the world. Social enterprises are basically businesses, but instead of exclusively focusing on profit, they focus on investing in communities and causes.

There are more than 27,000 charities in New Zealand. This is great - it shows that many Kiwis have great intentions, and are making considerations to give back to their communities. On the other hand, this can create a problem for potential donors: if you want to give money to charity, how do you find the right one?

A couple years back, Christine Langdon had a problem: she was getting gifts that she just didn’t want or need. From corporate gifts like water bottles, keep-cups and USB drives to well meaning but ultimately unwanted personal gifts.

Community

In a truly Wellington themed show, The Atom Room has had many people involved throughout the inception. From the cast, director, set-makers and musicians, to virtual reality designers and supporting organisations, there is a strong feeling of collaboration from the wider Wellington art and technology communities.

The development of residencies and programmes that support artists are so important. They help artists work on projects, provide them with space to develop their work – but also provide the funders with value, through ways of public spaces and exhibits.

Think of a pub crawl across Wellington, but rather than getting a drink at each destination, you get a taste of literature. With an aim to take literature to the streets, LitCrawl celebrates New Zealand and the world’s emerging and established voices over one weekend in the capital.

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This is the third in a series of articles on what is concerning us. Consistent with our previous piece on SDG 8 we have widened the title scope from “investors” to “us” given we are all stakeholders in the outcomes. In each article we concentrate on major issues that companies can positively impact.

This is the second in a series of articles on what is concerning us. We have widened the title scope from “investors” to “us” given we are all stakeholders in the outcomes. In each article we concentrate on major issues that companies can positively impact. The United Nations Sustainability Goals “UN SDGs” provide the Framework that Giddy Up has adopted to assist companies meet their Social License to Operate. In our first article we addressed Reducing Inequalities. This time its Work and Growth.

The United Nations Sustainability Goals “UN SDGs” provide the Framework that Giddy Up has adopted to assist companies meet their Social License to Operate. Reducing inequality is a high scoring development goal adopted in all regions outside Africa. Despite political rhetoric to the contrary, none more so than in the United States (and Canada).